myths – Folklore Unfolded

November 2, 2025

The Secrets Beneath Kirkstead Abbey

Kirkstead Abbey was once a thriving Cistercian monastery, standing proudly in what is now the quiet outskirts of Woodhall Spa. Like many religious houses of its time, its story came to an abrupt end during the reign of Henry VIII, when the Dissolution of the Monasteries brought ruin to many such institutions. In Kirkstead’s case,

Byard’s Leap: The Legend and the Land

One of the most famous legends of Lincolnshire is that of Byard’s Leap — a tale of a fearless horse and a brave knight who fought and won against an evil witch. The story has endured in part because of its setting, and the supposed evidence that visitors can still see today. Now a lay-by,

The Curious Case of Tom Thumb’s Grave at Tattershall

Holy Trinity Church in Tattershall is a 15th-century Gothic gem, nestled in the grounds of the imposing Tattershall Castle. It is home to a wide variety of bats, centuries of history, and one very curious grave. Inside the nave lies a slab set into the floor, engraved with the words: “T. Thumb aged 101, died